
What is recorded here
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Tobermarcan is a holy well traditionally associated with Saint Marcuán, a lesser-known early Irish saint. The well is believed to have healing properties, particularly for skin ailments, and may have been a site of pilgrimage and seasonal rituals in local folklore.
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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